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Unlocking ACE2: The enzyme that links COVID-19, heart disease, and diabetes

A recent study in the Journal of Biomedical Science examines the critical role of ACE2, an enzyme involved in blood volume and electrolyte balance, in chronic diseases like cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, and COVID-19. The research suggests that ACE2 could serve as both a disease severity biomarker and a therapeutic target.

28 Aug 2023

Beyond health records: Deep learning enhances disease diagnosis via image-based phenotyping

Researchers explored the use of image-based phenotyping based on dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans.

28 Aug 2023

Insights into COVID-19's aftermath: 2-year study examines lasting health effects

Researchers comprehensively assessed the risks and burdens of post-acute sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019.

28 Aug 2023

Study finds that MRI is more sensitive than PSA test for detecting prostate cancer

The recent BMJ Oncology study finds that using MRI screenings based on age can effectively identify prostate cancer risks independent of traditional PSA levels. The findings suggest that an MRI-based approach could be a more accurate alternative for prostate cancer screening, particularly for men with PSA levels lower than 3.0 ng/mL.

27 Aug 2023

Novavax's protein-based COVID vaccine induces broad functional immune response against XBB subvariants, data shows

Novavax, Inc., a global company advancing protein-based vaccines with its novel Matrix-M™ adjuvant, today announced that its updated protein-based XBB COVID vaccine candidate induced neutralizing antibody responses to the EG.5.1 and XBB.1.16.6 subvariants in small animal and non-human primate studies.

25 Aug 2023

Gonorrhoea surge in England following COVID-19 restrictions lift

Researchers analyzed the rise in gonorrhea diagnoses in England post-coronavirus disease 2019.

24 Aug 2023

Differences in immune responses to IL-6 inhibition therapy between male and female COVID-19 patients

Researchers investigated whether anti‑interleukin 6 monoclonal antibodies were related to heterogenous treatment effects between male and female COVID-19 patients.

24 Aug 2023

Timing and cost of new vaccines vary by virus and health insurance status

As summer edges toward fall, thoughts turn to, well, vaccines.

24 Aug 2023

Vaccines can help reduce the severity of long-haul COVID

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine may not only reduce a person's risk of getting long-haul COVID, but also could mean fewer symptoms for people who develop the condition.

23 Aug 2023

Pediatric trauma admissions increased during COVID-19 pandemic

In the weeks following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, public health directives called for masking, social distancing, social isolation, and stay-at-home orders.

23 Aug 2023

School closures largely explain the deterioration of youth mental health over the first pandemic wave

The contribution of school closures to youth mental health.

23 Aug 2023

Study explores the role of N6-methyladensoine methylation and COVID-19

A recent study summarized the recent advances in the role of N6-methyladenosine (m6A) methylation in COVID-19.

23 Aug 2023

Project NextGen awards over $1.4 billion to develop the future of COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics

Funding includes $1 billion for vaccine clinical trials, $326 million for a new monoclonal antibody, and $100 million to explore novel vaccine and therapeutic technologies.

23 Aug 2023

Study explores lipid and metabolic alterations in HIV/TB co-infected patients

Researchers investigated the differential impact of HIV/tuberculosis co-infection on lipid and metabolic profiles.

23 Aug 2023

How does COVID-19 influence your gut microbiota?

Researchers analyzed the fecal microbiota composition in COVID-19 patients in comparison to non-COVID-19 controls.

23 Aug 2023

The painful pandemic lessons Mandy Cohen carries to the CDC

As covid-19 devastated communities across the nation in spring 2020, a group of Black ministers in this racially divided city made an urgent plea for more testing in their neighborhoods.

23 Aug 2023

Did the use of sports and fitness apps change before and after the COVID-19 pandemic?

Researchers evaluated the change in the inclination to use apps related to physical activity and fitness between 2020 and 2023.

23 Aug 2023

Current and future strategies for vaccinating against invasive pneumococcal disease

Researchers reviewed the immune mechanisms employed by existing vaccines for invasive pneumococcal disease.

23 Aug 2023

Few firm beliefs and low trust: Americans not sure what’s true in age of health misinformation

Around 3 in 10 Americans still believe ivermectin is an effective treatment for covid. What's more, few place significant trust in any form of news media or official institution to accurately convey information about health topics, from covid treatments and vaccines to reproductive health issues, a new poll from KFF shows.

22 Aug 2023

Investigating alcohol use, mental health status, and alcohol-related problems in university students amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers investigated alcohol usage, psychological health status, and alcohol-associated concerns among university students.

22 Aug 2023

Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Unlocking ACE2: The enzyme that links COVID-19, heart disease, and diabetes

Beyond health records: Deep learning enhances disease diagnosis via image-based phenotyping

Insights into COVID-19's aftermath: 2-year study examines lasting health effects

Study finds that MRI is more sensitive than PSA test for detecting prostate cancer

Novavax's protein-based COVID vaccine induces broad functional immune response against XBB subvariants, data shows

Gonorrhoea surge in England following COVID-19 restrictions lift

Differences in immune responses to IL-6 inhibition therapy between male and female COVID-19 patients

Timing and cost of new vaccines vary by virus and health insurance status

Vaccines can help reduce the severity of long-haul COVID

Pediatric trauma admissions increased during COVID-19 pandemic

School closures largely explain the deterioration of youth mental health over the first pandemic wave

Study explores the role of N6-methyladensoine methylation and COVID-19

Project NextGen awards over $1.4 billion to develop the future of COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics

Study explores lipid and metabolic alterations in HIV/TB co-infected patients

How does COVID-19 influence your gut microbiota?

The painful pandemic lessons Mandy Cohen carries to the CDC

Did the use of sports and fitness apps change before and after the COVID-19 pandemic?

Current and future strategies for vaccinating against invasive pneumococcal disease

Few firm beliefs and low trust: Americans not sure what’s true in age of health misinformation

Investigating alcohol use, mental health status, and alcohol-related problems in university students amid the COVID-19 pandemic

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Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Latest Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 News and Research

Advancing benzodiazepine detection

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Leveraging the Radian ASAP in standard casework

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